197 Manchester to Stockport via Levenshulme, Burnage
Operated by Bee Network. First bus 05:35, last bus 23:01. 84 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 08:15, last 22:02. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 197? 6 other bus routes are numbered 197 elsewhere in the UK — see every 197 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:02 | 10:02 | 11:02 | 12:02 | 13:02 | 14:02 | 15:02 | 16:02 | 17:02 | 18:02 | 19:02 | 20:02 | 21:02 | 22:02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorlton Street Coach Station (Stop EV) | 09:02 | 10:02 | 11:02 | 12:02 | 13:02 | 14:02 | 15:02 | 16:02 | 17:02 | 18:02 | 19:02 | 20:02 | 21:02 | 22:02 |
| Legh Street (adj) | 09:15 | 10:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 14:15 | 15:15 | 16:15 | 17:15 | 18:15 | 19:15 | 20:15 | 21:15 | 22:15 |
| Slade Lane (opp) | 09:22 | 10:22 | 11:22 | 12:22 | 13:22 | 14:22 | 15:22 | 16:22 | 17:22 | 18:22 | 19:22 | 20:22 | 21:22 | 22:22 |
| Levenshulme Station (opp) | 09:28 | 10:28 | 11:28 | 12:28 | 13:28 | 14:28 | 15:28 | 16:28 | 17:28 | 18:28 | 19:28 | 20:28 | 21:28 | 22:28 |
| Crown Green Close (opp) | 09:35 | 10:35 | 11:35 | 12:35 | 13:35 | 14:35 | 15:35 | 16:35 | 17:35 | 18:35 | 19:35 | 20:35 | 21:35 | 22:35 |
| Stockport Interchange (Arrivals) | 09:45 | 10:45 | 11:45 | 12:45 | 13:45 | 14:45 | 15:45 | 16:45 | 17:45 | 18:45 | 19:45 | 20:45 | 21:45 | 22:45 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Bee Network before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 197
197 towards Stockport
All 43 stops
- Chorlton Street Coach Station (Stop EV) Manchester City Centre
- Hart Street (Stop SM) Manchester City Centre
- Palace Theatre (Stop SY) Manchester City Centre
- Oxford Road Station (Stop B) Manchester City Centre
- Mancunian Way (nr) Manchester City Centre
- Aquatics Centre (o/s) Chorlton upon Medlock
- University Shopping Centre (Stop F) Chorlton upon Medlock
- University of Manchester (adj) Chorlton upon Medlock
- Manchester Royal Infirmary (Stop G) Manchester Royal Infirmary
- Legh Street (adj) Chorlton upon Medlock
- Lincoln Grove (opp) Chorlton upon Medlock
- Winterford Avenue (nr) Chorlton upon Medlock
- Grindlow Street (nr) Longsight
- Richmond Grove (nr) Longsight
- Clarence Road (opp) Longsight
- Longsight Library & Learning Centre (Stop B) Longsight
- Slade Lane (opp) Longsight
- East Road (nr) Crowcroft Park
- Longden Road (nr) Crowcroft Park
- Portville Road (nr) Levenshulme
- Carrill Grove (opp) Levenshulme
- Levenshulme Station (opp) Levenshulme
- Albert Road (nr) Levenshulme
- Scarisbrick Road (opp) Levenshulme
- Burnage Hall Road (opp) Burnage
- Acacias School (o/s) Burnage
- Crossley Road (nr) Burnage
- Mauldeth Road (opp) Burnage
- Burnage Health Centre (opp) Burnage
- St Bernard's Church (opp) Burnage
- Burnage Academy (opp) Burnage
- Crown Green Close (opp) Green End
- Leegate Gardens (nr) Heaton Moor
- Tithe Barn School (opp) Heaton Moor
- Gladstone Grove (opp) Heaton Moor
- Heaton Moor Road (cnr) Heaton Moor
- Moor Top (nr) Heaton Moor
- Barnes Avenue (opp) Heaton Mersey
- Langham Road (opp) Heaton Mersey
- Norris Avenue (nr) Heaton Mersey
- Green Lane (nr) Heaton Mersey
- Georges Road (by) Stockport
- Stockport Interchange (Arrivals) Stockport
197 towards Manchester
All 41 stops
- Stockport Interchange (Stand C) Stockport
- Georges Road (nr) Stockport
- Norris Avenue (at) Heaton Mersey
- Langham Road (nr) Heaton Mersey
- Bankhall Road (nr) Heaton Mersey
- Moor Top (at) Heaton Moor
- Heaton Moor Road (nr) Heaton Moor
- Gladstone Grove (nr) Heaton Moor
- Tithe Barn School (o/s) Heaton Moor
- Kingsleigh Road (nr) Heaton Moor
- Crown Green Close (nr) Green End
- Burnage Academy (o/s) Burnage
- Burnage Health Centre (nr) Burnage
- Mauldeth Road (nr) Burnage
- Crossley Road (opp) Burnage
- Acacias School (opp) Burnage
- Cringle Hall Road (nr) Burnage
- Scarisbrick Road (nr) Levenshulme
- Albert Road (adj) Levenshulme
- Slade Lane (nr) Levenshulme
- Levenshulme Station (o/s) Levenshulme
- Carrill Grove (nr) Levenshulme
- Woodfold Avenue (nr) Levenshulme
- Longden Road (opp) Crowcroft Park
- East Road (opp) Crowcroft Park
- Slade Lane (nr) Longsight
- Longsight Library & Learning Centre (Stop A) Longsight
- Clarence Road (cnr) Longsight
- Richmond Grove (opp) Longsight
- St Joseph's Church (o/s) Longsight
- Winterford Avenue (opp) Chorlton upon Medlock
- Lincoln Grove (nr) Chorlton upon Medlock
- Hyde Grove (nr) Chorlton upon Medlock
- Manchester Royal Infirmary (Stop H) Manchester Royal Infirmary
- University of Manchester (o/s) Chorlton upon Medlock
- University Shopping Centre (Stop D) Chorlton upon Medlock
- Manchester Metropolitan University (adj) Chorlton upon Medlock
- Chester Street (Stop C) Manchester City Centre
- Dickinson Street (Stop SO) Manchester City Centre
- Dickinson Street (nr) Manchester City Centre
- Chorlton Street Coach Station (Stop EV) Manchester City Centre
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 197 bus?
The first 197 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:35 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 197 bus?
The last 197 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:01. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 197 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Bee Network day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 197 bus?
The 197 is operated by Bee Network.
Timetable data from Bee Network via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.